2027 Summer Intern, Program Operations (MO, AK, IL, TX)

Location: Remote within the United States, with preference for candidates near Houston, Texas; Missouri; Arkansas; or Chicago, Illinois. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization is required. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Salary: $23 per hour for undergraduate students and $28 per hour for graduate students. The listed full-time annual pay range is $31,272–$64,326.

Company

hirify.global is an advisory and technology services provider helping clients address complex challenges through consulting expertise and technology.

What you will do

• Support the planning, execution, monitoring, and documentation of utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs.
• Research market trends, customer segments, competitive landscapes, equipment, and distributor or contractor networks.
• Analyze program opportunities and summarize findings into actionable recommendations, reports, schedules, and presentations.
• Coordinate with Sales, Account Management, Engineering, Marketing, IT, Customer Care, and program implementation teams.
• Support client communications, contractor enrollment, participating service providers, customers, consultants, and Trade Allies.
• Review program processes, technical specifications, calculations, and QA/QC requirements to improve delivery.

Requirements

• At least 30 completed college-level credit hours by the start date, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, Energy Management, or a related field.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Work Authorization is required.
• Ability to pass required background checks, which may include drug screening.
• Strong organizational, time-management, prioritization, analytical, written, verbal, and collaborative communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.

Nice to have

• Completed bachelor’s degree or enrollment in a graduate program with the required credits.
• Experience with program coordination, documentation, research, data collection, market analysis, or sales planning.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Power Query, or VBA.
• Interest in energy efficiency, market research, and sales strategy, or familiarity with HVAC, water heating, heating, kitchen equipment, or lighting technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Ten-week, full-time internship beginning in early June 2027.
• Remote work arrangement with preference for candidates near selected U.S. locations.
• Hands-on exposure to major projects, client interactions, energy-efficient technologies, and utility programs.
• Equal-opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations available during the application and employment process.
• AI tools may not be used to generate or assist with interview responses, except where required as an accommodation.